Basketball World Cup

FIBA World Cup 2019: Australia's Andrew Bogut to be investigated for referee rant during semi-final loss to Spain

Andrew Bogut had also rubbed his fingers in a money gesture after a foul was called against him during Australia's demoralising double-overtime loss against Spain in Beijing.

FIBA World Cup 2019 final: Marc Gasol on verge of rare double as Spain, Argentina fight out for second title

Spain's Marc Gasol, who played a key role in the Toronto Raptors' run to the NBA title, is on the verge of becoming only the second player to win NBA title and World Cup in a same year.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Team USA slink out with victory over Poland, but finish with lowest-ever 7th position

Outgoing champions, Team USA, won their final match on Saturday at the Basketball World Cup — but it was still their worst finishing place in the tournament's history.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Marc Gasol powers Spain into final after double overtime victory; Argentina beat France

Spain will face either France — quarter-final winners over reigning two-time champions the United States — or Argentina in Sunday's decider in Beijing.

FIBA World Cup 2019: France hand defending champions USA first defeat in 13 years to storm into semi-finals

The historic 89-79 win for France eliminates the Americans early from the basketball World Cup in China, dashing their hopes of a third straight title.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Patty Mills' inspired performance helps Australia beat Czech Republic, seal semi-finals spot for first time

Australia, who had never gone beyond the quarter-finals in 11 previous appearances, defeated tournament debutants the Czech Republic 82-70 in quarter-finals and will meet Spain on Friday.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Hernangomez brothers Willy and Juancho propel Spain to semi-finals with win over Poland

Charlotte Hornets centre Willy Hernangomez drilled 18 points and brother Juancho, the Denver Nuggets forward, scored 14 in a 90-78 quarter-final win for Spain over Poland on Tuesday.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Defending champions United States survive Turkey scare to clinch victory in overtime

Reigning champions the United States were given a huge scare in a nail-biting 93-92 overtime victory over Turkey at the Basketball World Cup in China on Tuesday.

FIBA World Cup 2019: Canada basketball team pin title hopes on Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse

After just two months on the job, Nick Nurse is hoping to mastermind a surprise by the Canadians when the World Cup starts on 31 August in China.

US men's basketball team's 78-game, nearly 13-year long win streak snapped by Australia

Australia rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half to stun USA 98-94 and snap a 78-game winning streak that started with the bronze-medal game at the 2006 world championships.